I don't know where my brain was earlier, Neeebs, but I now understand what you meant by a tie. You mean if we do the exact same thing in the next comment thread, only reversed? (You comment, and then a minute later, I comment.)

I think that means I still win the round (even though EK never specified anything about ties), since I would need to comment 2 or more minutes after you to lose. Ties go to the winner of the first half, from what I gather.